79yo woman dies in Glen Innes house fire, northern NSW

A 79-year-old woman has died in a horrific house fire in northern NSW. Here’s what we know.

Fire and Rescue NSW: Picture: Thomas Lisson

An elderly woman has died in a horrific house fire in the state’s Northern Tablelands.

At about 9.15am on Friday, emergency services were called to a home on Bourke St, Glen Innes – around two hours west of Grafton – following reports of a fire.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze before locating the body of a 79-year-old woman during a search in the home.

The body is yet to be formally identified but it is believed to be the homeowner.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire is underway.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.